elective

Definition

  • noun: a class that is not required in a particular course of study
  • noun: an elective course or subject
  • adjective: held by a person who is elected
  • adjective: chosen or filled by popular 'election'

Examples

  • She took three 'elective' courses last term.

  • She's taking several 'electives' this year.

  • Plastic surgery is 'elective' surgery.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Tree, pour what's in the cup out into space and go in the cup again. You speak Groot? Yes, they taught it on Asgard. It was an elective. I am Groot. You'll know when we're close. Nidavellir's forge harnesses the blazing power of a neutron star. (..)
    2018 Avengers: Infinity War